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Explore, dream big and learn are some of the Microsoft Corporation's mottoes. And why not? Microsoft offers its employees choices. With over 400 million users worldwide, and that's just the online services, you can land a job at this Fortune 500 company that operates in several countries. Offices are located in North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Greater China and Japan, which translates into employment for over 50,000 people worldwide.
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History of Microsoft
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The Microsoft Corporation was founded by Bill Gates and partner Paul Allen in 1975. They started by developing software and envisioned a world in which there would be a "PC on every desk and in every home," which was futuristic thinking for that time. Now, many years later, there might not be a PC on every desk or home, but they created an empire that has aggressively dominated the computer market. With products like MS DOS and the Windows software, not to mention their many other services and products, Microsoft has become a company at the top of the computer game.
Careers at Microsoft
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Many career paths are available when considering employment at Microsoft. The Worldwide Operations department has jobs in Account Management, Program and Project Management, and the Supply Chain divisions. You might also look into a career in Corporate Operations, in either Administrative Services or the Corporate Services divisions. Or, maybe you like Human Resources. Careers can also be found in Finance, Legal and Corporate Affairs, Consulting, Sales, Marketing, Support and Technical.
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Work Environment
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This is a corporation that embraces diversity in all forms, and even has diversity groups that employees can take part in. They value people from different backgrounds and skills, realizing that when you bring together innovative and open-minded people, remarkable results can occur. Microsoft encourages applicants that are creative, smart and energetic, and has a set of core values that believes in "great people with great values."
Educational Requirements
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Microsoft employs highly educated, talented people. To obtain a position with the Microsoft Corporation you will need an MBA. They also have an internship and undergraduate/graduate programs available. Educational benefits include tuition reimbursement, Microsoft training and certifications, management and professional development courses, an IT training site, and technical educational seminars.
Living in Seattle, Washington
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The Microsoft Corporation is located in Redmond, Washington which is part of the Seattle area.
Seattle, also known as the Emerald City, has something for everyone. It sits nestled between Puget Sound and Lake Washington. Seattle has a friendly atmosphere, has niche neighborhoods with their own style, and not much can beat the music and entertainment that can be found there.
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